My sister lives in New York City with her boyfriend and is currently between mile markers on her resume of life–unemployed. Weeks of interviews upon interviews, introductions to hundreds of anonymous friends of friends, lunches with recruiters and the net result was, well, nothing. Then, out of the blue, came an offer to be the personal assistant to Queen Noor of Jordan who is forming a philanthropic organization and needs help. The very next hour produced an offer to partner with a well-received artist specializing in environmental advertising. Both pay well. Both have perks. Both are in midtown. I’ll keep you posted.
Last week I went 2-1 to up my record to 4-3 on the season. My lone loss came when Kentucky lost to S. Carolina after turning it over 12 times. Probably 4 times, but after the 3rd one, I was so Romo-ed that I lost count. My friend over at Kermit the Blog was piss-poor (insert link), going 1-3 last week. Let’s first comment on his picks:
Purdue +7 over Michigan (Disagree.) Here is the definitive theory on Michigan betting–If I wager actual money on them they lose. If I speculate randomly, I’ll win. The last five times, all losses, total $350. I’m not betting this game, so I’ll win. Michigan, with Henne back and no pressure, wins big.
Houston -17 over Rice (Disagree.) Where were you last week? On the grassy knoll in Dealey Plaza? Serial killer John Parker Wilson cannot blow anyone out and Houston was a great bet. Rice is athletic, well-coached, and easily overlooked. Plus it has no cholestorol.
Texas Tech -8 over Texas A&M (Disagree.) Mike Leach is a terrible football coach. Dennis Franchione is a terrible football coach. This line is waaaay too big for a pointless game that only matters to folks who pay $1 in property taxes for illegally claiming the agricultural exemption by having livestock on their property. Wives do not count as livestock. A&M in a shootout, 48-44.
Missouri +13 over Oklahoma (Agree.) Not sure about this one. Typically, Gary Pinkel and Mizzou pull a Philip Fulmer (is he a clone of Fred Dalton Thompson or what–am I right people?) about this time of the year and lose by a shitload in a big game. Coin flip and it comes up tails, Mizzou covers.
Now for my picks:
Central Florida (+12) over South Florida. I like Ron Leavitt. I like South Florida. I hope to Allah that they win out and play Boston College in the BCS title game. I hope Gus Johnson and Bill Raftery replace Billy Packer and Jim Nantz at the Final Four as an announcing team. Not all wishes are granted as USF runs into another underappreciated coach and a stout running game. It’s a close one.
Cincinnati (-10) over Louisville. #7in scoring offense, #6 in scoring defense. +31 in scoring difference. Stats don’t lie, unless your an economist, and this is an easy one. Root for UC to keep winning, they have an argument as the best team in the nation.
Illinois (-4) over Iowa. Iowa has won 2 games and even lost to Iowa State. They have 8 starters out for the year. Illinois just beat a decent Wisconsin team. Ron Zook has a player named “Juice” who didn’t slice up his girlfirend and lose a civil suit where he has to surrender his fake Rolex. On karma alone, take Illinois.
NFL Arizona (-4 1/2) over Carolina. Vinny Testaverde is starting for Carolina. Enough said.
